Academy 1: Appreciating Culture and Cultural Responsiveness

Academy Abstract:

In this academy we explore cultural responsivity as it applies to educators and education. In education, cultural responsivity involves creating equitable opportunities for all students.


Academy Outcomes:

As a result of the activities and information sared, participants will:

  • Review your own cultural beliefs and behaviors so you can broaden your cultural responsivity to other people's (students') cultures.
  • Understand the impact of culture on individuals and systems- why does it matter
  • Develop a diversity perspective- understanding the developmental process of becoming a culturally reponsive educator
  • Understand the development of a culturally responsive perspective and pedagogy
  • Understand what happens when we are NOT culturally responsive

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